Graduate Acquisition Surveyor

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per year

The graduate surveyor role sits within the wider environment of both the multi-functional operational Project team but also, in terms of professional governance, either the Acquisition & Planning or the Estates & Valuation functional teams. This will be dependent on the primary nature of the job specific role (Acquisition or Estates led) but it is expected that post holders will have interchangeable skill sets. The primary
role of this role holder is:

1. The day to day delivery of all end to end Acquisition or Estates lifecycle activities, from instruction up to Handover Pack (HOP).
2. Where relevant, supporting the Project Manager in reporting to and managing the Customer.
3. Working closely/liaising with internal stakeholders including Design, Admin, Valuation, Planning and (as required) Commercial,
Purchasing and Operational resources.
4. Working closely/liaising with Customer stakeholders and, as relevant other external stakeholders.

The Graduate Surveyor will work within the project team or the Acquisition & Estates department, reporting to the Acquisition Project Manager, to ensure the delivery of the project(s) to both client, and company targets (time, cost, quality) as set from time to time by the business and to such quality standards as directed by the client’s process documents on a project specific basis.

 Supporting the Acquisition Surveyor(s) with the delivery of a caseload of sites from Customer instruction to HOP (and handover to Build
as relevant).
 Instructions/caseload will cover both “Old Code” and “New Code” (ECC) matters
 Delivery shall be to client KPIs and to any specific personal targets agreed, together with any overriding company or client performance
measurement agreements in force from time to time.
 Site searching/finding – new rollout sites and NTQ site replacement (as required) and new site option reporting
 Land ownership checks and Town Planning history checks
 Active participation in ECC valuation and production of desktop valuation appraisals (training will be provided)
 Reading and interpretation of existing site legal documentation
 Production of legal document audit reports
 Attendance and lead role at multi-discipline site visits (MSV)
 Review and approval of technical drawings to ensure they are suitable for project purposes
 Maximising the Customer’s existing legal and planning rights, where appropriate
 Securing landlord and other third party consents as required
 Occupational renewals (ECC)
 Rent reviews (Old Code)
 Negotiation and agreement of commercial terms (Old Code and ECC) with site landlords, 3rd parties and professional advisors – to take
account of Customer guidance/parameters and the requirements of the project.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential
 A working understanding of the new Electronic Communications Code and valuation principles (ongoing training will be provided)
 Proven track record of pro-active working and eagerness to learn within the role.
 Good IT Skills in Excel and Word, as well as knowledge of client project management or workflow tools.
 Must have a valid driving license and be willing to travel extensively

Desirable
 Working knowledge of UK Property Law and the Town and Country Planning System.
 A degree in a related subject (preferable but not essential)
 Proven track record of pro-active working and eagerness to learn within the role.
 A minimum of 1 years in a similar telecoms industry role